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Research Project Coordinator II

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Apr 24, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Project Coordinator II
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	BSPPP-Voorhees Transport Ctr
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Coordinator II for the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. This position supports one or more project managers/principal investigators by assisting with coordinating assigned programs/projects. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Assists in the conduct of research, including but not limited to literature reviews, leading practice scans, case studies, planning and administration of focus groups and surveys, and primary and secondary analysis data. Assists with the preparation of project reports, memoranda, and other work products. Arranges and coordinates logistics and assists with content related to project-related events and meetings. Work is performed under the direct supervision of one or more principal investigators and/or project managers, with specific instructions on routine or semi-routine work activities. Work is usually reviewed upon completion. Performs professional work that meets high quality standards. This position is grant-funded and contingent upon available funding.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	04
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	57356.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	71372.00
Annual Maximum Salary	85388.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field, plus a minimum of two years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating knowledge and understanding of project coordination, organization, facilitation, report preparation and analysis, writing, and outreach.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy. The position requires basic knowledge of concepts, theories, and terminology used in the field of city and regional planning and policy.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree in city and regional planning or related field preferred. Experience and knowledge specifically related to transportation policy and planning generally, as well as subject matter expertise in the concentrations of bicycle and pedestrian planning, metropolitan and regional planning, public and stakeholder engagement, and/or transit/paratransit planning and operations, also desired.
Equipment Utilized	The person filling this position must be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in GIS, web publishing, statistical analysis software (SPSS, SAS, Stata, R, etc.), Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, and Dreamweaver) is strongly desired.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Work activities will be performed primarily at a seated workstation in an office setting. Some observational fieldwork and data collection are also required. Fieldwork requires mostly in-state travel and outdoor walking and/or bicycling in urban, suburban, and occasionally rural settings in New Jersey.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0823
Posting Open Date	04/24/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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